Robin's Nests (Robin Downs)

Robin's Nests

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Robin Downs
53 / Female
Krum, Texas, US
Last Login: 12/28/2009

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Interests

General

"To laugh often, and love much...to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to give one's self..this is to have succeeded."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Childhood is the most beautiful of all life's seasons."
~Unknown

"They may forget what you said but they will never forget how you made them feel." ~Anonymous

"To touch the soul of another human being
is to walk on holy ground."
~ Stephen Covey
Movies
Television
Books

LISTEN to Stories Online

"A home without books is a body without soul.” ~Marcus Tullius Cicero~

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go." — Dr. Seuss
Heroes
"WE Are the World"

"To get rid of an enemy one must love him" ~Tolstoy

"Those who say it cannot be done shouldn't interrupt the people doing it."

http://www.kidsforpeaceusa.org/

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
~Margaret Mead

"Be the change you wish to see in the world" ~Gandhi

"If you have much, give your wealth. If you have little, give your heart." -- Arab proverb

"There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving... and that's your own self."
~Aldous Huxley~

Groups

Einstein Quote of the Day

Details

Status: Single
Here for: Networking, Friends
Hometown: Krum
Height: 5' 0"
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Children: Proud parent
Smoke / Drink: No / No
Education: College graduate
Occupation: Teacher/Tutor/Storyteller/Nanny/Sales

Schools

University Of North Texas
- Denton,TX
- Graduated: N/A
- Student status: Alumni
- Degree: In Progress
- Major: Elementary/Special Education
- Minor: Communication Studies
1994 to Present
Tarrant County Junior College South Campus
- Fort Worth,TX
- Graduated: 1993
- Student status: Alumni
- Degree: Associate's Degree
- Major: Liberal Arts
1988 to 1993

Networking

Children's Books/ Educational Toys/Art/ Children's Resale/ Services: Teaching/ Tutoring/ Storytelling/ Nanny/ Party Planner/Hostess/Advocate/Activist

Companies

Robin's Nests
- Krum, TX US
- Owner

Music Player

Latest Blog Entries

Aug 1, 2009 10:50 AM Robin's Nests Services
Aug 1, 2009 10:49 AM Robin's Whimsy
Aug 1, 2009 10:47 AM The Power of Stories~Why We Love a Good Yarn
Aug 1, 2009 10:44 AM LINKS~Stories,Authors,Audio,Video,Books,Illustrators..
Aug 1, 2009 10:40 AM ~Stop the Violence~

Blurbs

About me:

Drawing by Nate Frizzell~http://www.natefrizzell.com/paintings.php

"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."
~William Arthur Ward

"All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talent."
~John F. Kennedy

"“We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light.”
~Mary Dunbar~

"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for."
~Georgia O'Keeffe

"Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.”
~John Locke

"Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same.”
~Francesca Reigler

"Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember;
involve me and I'll understand."
~Chinese Proverb

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain
an artist once we grow up.”
~Pablo Picasso

“The appearance of things change according to the emotions and thus we see magic and beauty in them, while the magic and beauty
are really in ourselves.” ~Kahlil Gilbran~

"Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty."
~Einstein

"Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You."

"If you were another person, would you like to be a friend of yours?"
~Unknown

*Remember that you are a unique and unrepeatable creation;
everyone has their own story...

....

Who I'd like to meet:

*Friends *Clients *Students *Parents *Teachers *Tutors *Artists *Writers *Advocates *Activists *Survivors *Dreamers *Believers *Storytellers *Book Lovers *Entreprenuers *Positive Change~makers

"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost." ~ Dalai Lama

"Like snowflakes, the human pattern is never cast twice."
~Alice Childress

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!
Live the life you've imagined."
~Henry David Thoreau

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Friend Space (Randomized)

Comments

la Porte du Grenier

Dec 28 2009 1:40 PM

"Full resolution
Manifests the very best
Of your intentions!"
~dvv@lPdG
★Shirley☀

Dec 28 2009 1:40 PM

xoxoxoxoShirley♥
Katerina

Dec 28 2009 1:40 PM

Merry Christmass~~

Love
nancy

Dec 28 2009 1:40 PM

~Thank you!~
You're page is so beautiful, heart-warming
and inspiring...♥
HardyHardy Hartmann

Dec 28 2009 1:40 PM

Hi Robin,

have an awesome Festive Season

and a successful and healthy New Year,

love Hardy
Purely Decadent Dairy F…Turtle Mountain

Dec 28 2009 1:39 PM
tsilla

Dec 28 2009 1:39 PM

kisssssss
Helena Harper, Author Helena Harper

Dec 28 2009 1:39 PM

Robin, what a beautiful, beautiful heart picture and such lovely quotes to go with it! Thank you also for being my friend. May you have a wonderful Christmas and happy New Year and if you ever feel down, may you, too, be raised up on the wings of angels.

Helena
http://www.helenaharper.com
★Shirley☀

Dec 28 2009 1:37 PM

Have a wonderful Merry Christmas my dear Robin!!! xoxoxoxo♥Shirley♥
Turning A Tragic Past I…

Dec 28 2009 1:37 PM

glitter-graphics.com

Just wanted to say thank you so much for your friendship; it's the most beautiful and precious gift I could ever receive and it's friends like you who add more meaning to life with the inspiration, encouragement, support, and motivation that you give to me and others around you. Thank you for making such a positive difference in my life :)
tsilla

Dec 28 2009 1:36 PM

absolutly fabulous evening to you ++++
kissssss

but don't forget my shoe by your chimney.......!!!
DavidDavid Adams

Dec 28 2009 1:36 PM

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

David
PeaceLoveVegan

Dec 28 2009 1:36 PM

I'm sending you lots of love and warmest wishes for a beautiful and festive holiday season! xoxoxoxo
rip her to shreds

Dec 28 2009 1:36 PM

*Have a wonderful Christmas*..xoxox anja
Littluns StephanieStephanie Littluns

Dec 26 2009 10:54 AM

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas Robin, and the best of New Years from all us "Littluns."

I tried to add a picture but it won't let me do it. So, select any of the following links and pick one for yourself.

BLOG: http://www.littlunsblog.com

WEBSITE: http://www.littluns.NET

VIDEO: http://www.flickr.com/photos/littluns/
Boundless Blue Sky

Dec 26 2009 10:54 AM

Love, love, love....
Turning A Tragic Past I…

Dec 26 2009 10:54 AM

change is not always a bad thing; when it comes to changes in our lives, we should keep an open mind and look for the positive that can come out of it
Doreen - writerDoreen Cavazza

Dec 26 2009 10:53 AM

I hope you have a wonderful, safe and happy holiday!

Hugs

Doreen
Post Traumatic Stress D…

Dec 22 2009 2:33 PM

♥ ♥ ♥

Blessings
(((((Hugssssssss))))
You *ARE* Loved :)
♥ Joanne ♥
Book FanaticShelley S.

Dec 22 2009 2:32 PM

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
~A.L. Bawden~ AuthorA.L. Bawden

Dec 22 2009 2:32 PM

Have a wonderful week! ;) Love the comments.
Turning A Tragic Past I…

Dec 21 2009 4:00 AM

the best thing about the gift of giving back to others is that it's a gift that can be shared all year round and one that never runs out as it gets passed on
Marilyn

Dec 21 2009 3:59 AM

thank you so much for your friendship, the great pics...sorry, but my english is not so good - I understand, but...^^

peacefull holidays and best wishes from germany
kiss
marilyn
rip her to shreds

Dec 20 2009 7:31 AM

Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall. ~Larry Wilde, The Merry Book of Christmas
Post Traumatic Stress D…

Dec 19 2009 10:35 AM

♥ ♥ ♥

Hi Robin :)
You're a sweetie, thanks for all your love and support.
Your comment reminded me of this song..
This is one of my most favorite songs ever!
I hope you like it!
God Bless You
You *ARE* Loved :)
♥ Joanne ♥